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WU12 ADZ

2012 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,520 mi
Last recorded53,520 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van36,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ADZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,520 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front King and link pin seals split and cracked.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front King and link pin seals split and cracked.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant pipes corroded.

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 May 2025 52,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 52,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Ran out of fuel during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 43,331 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak affecting results (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer big hole (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking brake has reduced effort

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 36,530 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,750 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 31,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 24,529 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 24,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper not providing required effect (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 15,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,278 miles

Play in steering at steering wheel

Play/Wear at rear wheels

Wear/Play at Offside front wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2017 13,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering at steering wheel

Play/Wear at rear wheels

Wear/Play at Offside front wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,558 miles

Very slight play at offside front and nearside rear wheels.

Wipers poor

Fail 16 Apr 2015 7,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front suspension, upper torsion bar pinch bolt doesn't have a split pin, looks like it has a lock washer instead.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,185 miles

Offside front suspension, upper torsion bar pinch bolt doesn't have a split pin, looks like it has a lock washer instead.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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WU12 ADZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 36,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU12 ADZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU12 ADZ registered?

WU12 ADZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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